Billy Ray Butler, 82, of Lumberton, died on Sunday October 11th in his home.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Murdock and Evelyn Butler; his brothers, Earl and Woodrow Butler, as well as his sister, Margaret Chavis.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia; his son, Steven Butler of GA; his daughter, Barbara Butler of Ft. Polk, LA; his grandchildren: Brandi Oxendine, Lorena Molina, Lorenzo Molina, Ariel Molina and David Molina; and 6 great-grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Floyd Mortuary and Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Institute for Cancer Research. Please visit their website aicr.org to learn how to donate.